In a historic move, Japan has sent a warship through the Taiwan Straits. This marks the first time a Japanese vessel has made this passage. The ship, named JS Sazanami (DD-113), is an Aegis destroyer. It sailed in response to recent military maneuvers by China. Just days earlier, a Chinese aircraft carrier passed near two…
China has decided to not supported new international guidelines to curb the growth of AI weapons. This decision emerged during the Responsible AI in the Military Domain Summit, held in South Korea. Ninety nations participated in the summit, with 60 endorsing the nonbinding proposal. However, about 30 nations, including China, refrained from backing the initiative….
Malaysian government refuses to back down against China’s demands to halt oil exploration in the South China Sea (SCS). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia will continue its oil and gas activities near Sarawak state on Borneo Island, despite Beijing’s strong objections. In recent months, tensions have risen in the SCS. China has…
A Chinese senior military official in has made a bold statement regarding China’s Territorial claims. He declared that China would “crush” any foreign incursion into its sovereign territory, including the contentious South China Sea (SCS), an area rich in resources and strategic importance. The comments come amid rising tensions in the region. In recent months,…
In a momentous decision, the United Nations General Assembly has granted a seat to a representative from Palestine. This decision, while not granting full membership, is a significant step that promotes the rights of Palestinians. However, it also underscores the many challenges that still lie ahead. The fact that most member states backed this move…
A senior U.S. military official warned his Chinese counterpart in a significant diplomatic exchange. The talks, the first of their kind between the commanders, focused on Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. Admiral Samuel Paparo urged the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to reconsider its dangerous and coercive tactics. These maneuvers, he stressed, are potentially…
President Joe Biden has approved a secret nuclear strategy, and the New York Times reported this shift, focusing on China’s potential threat. The plan aims to promote a broad deterrent policy rather than targeting any specific threat. This revised nuclear employment guidance prepares for possible coordinated nuclear threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. However,…
The recent transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia has raised alarms in Washington. U.S. officials view this move as a significant escalation in support for Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. As tensions continue to rise, the U.S. is closely monitoring these developments. Iran’s decision to supply short-range ballistic missiles to Russia marks a pivotal…
The popular messaging app Telegram is taking decisive steps to moderate private chats. This move follows the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov, in France. The platform has announced significant changes to curb misuse and enhance user safety. Previously, Telegram was known for its strong stance on privacy and minimal interference. However, the landscape has…
Japan and Australia have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their military ties. This decision comes in response to increasing concerns about China’s incursions into Japanese airspace and waters. The announcement followed a pivotal meeting between Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara in Queenscliff, Australia. During this meeting, the ministers…
